ASSEMBLER:     Located in State College, PA. this is NOT a remote work position.
Salary Range:    $45,000 - $55,000. Starting pay is commensurate with experience.
 

Are you the type of person who does your own car repairs? Do you learn from watching tutorials on YouTube? Do you learn more from making and correcting your own mistakes? Is every picture frame in your place of residence perfectly straight and level?

If you answered “Yes!” to all the above, you must check out this job!

Because … there’s more to this job than we can share in a job posting . . . like company benefits that include medical, dental, vision, holidays, three (3) weeks paid time off (PTO), and more! Also, among other things, it’s a first-shift role with overtime pay eligibility!

WHO WE ARE:

At Magnitude Instruments, our mission is to pioneer excellence in the field of transient absorption spectroscopy by designing, manufacturing, and delivering cutting-edge spectrometers to researchers and industries worldwide. We are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation by providing reliable and precise instruments that empower our customers to unravel the mysteries of transient phenomena with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. Through relentless innovation, unwavering quality, and unparalleled customer support, we strive to be the preferred partner for researchers and industries seeking to push the boundaries of knowledge and make a meaningful impact on the world.

WHY THIS JOB IS IMPORTANT TO OUR COMPANY:

The people we hire now will be instrumental in shaping the company’s future. You could be one of the select few with the unique opportunity to grow your career inside Magnitude Instruments and influence the development and delivery of precision scientific instruments now and in the future.

The person we hire for this role will be responsible for handcrafting the instrumentation scientists will use to conduct research globally. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assembler to join our team.  Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Assembly of mechatronic systems using a combination of hand tools and power tools
• Altering and/or fabricating parts using equipment such as an end mill, drill press, belt sander, band saw, etc.
• Wiring of electro-mechanical systems utilizing available wire diagrams
• Updating procedures and bills of material as needed to account for changes in product design.
• Inspection of incoming parts to predetermined specifications.
• Assembly and soldering of PCBs.
• Performing detailed quality checks of products once built according to the Company’s specifications.

MINIMUM JOB ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-year direct work experience in a manufacturing environment with electro-mechanical assembly and/or quality control.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and schematics, including wiring diagrams.
• Strong sense of pride in completing high-quality work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Masterful craftsmanship skills and a willingness to learn new things.

BONUS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES:

• Certificate or degree in Electro-mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronic Technology, or a related field preferred.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.
   
• If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and other prescribed best practices/industry standards.

The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting. The individual must constantly talk, hear, stand, or sit for extended periods while using a computer, telephone, or other productivity devices to communicate with other personnel and conduct business. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Individuals frequently use their hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, squat, turn, twist, and smell. The individual must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds and/ to routinely (several times a week is likely) lift, carry, push, pull, and/or maneuver up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

On a frequent and routine basis, this job also requires the individual to be physically present in a light industrial, temperature-controlled, air-filtered manufacturing area to communicate with others and conduct business. The noise levels in the facility can also vary widely in different regions and specific workspace restrictions are also possible. Occasional sitting, standing, moving forwards/backward/side-to-side, and working around machinery and moving parts is possible; exposure to electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible.

Site conditions will dictate the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, a protective smock, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

TO APPLY:

Check us out at www.magnitudeinstruments.com. If you are intrigued by what you learn about the company, our people, and our products, apply now! You owe it to yourself to explore a company full of promise and possibilities!

Magnitude Instruments is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employment with our company is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. Magnitude Instruments will also consider accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. To request accommodation, contact [email protected], provide your contact information, and let us know the nature of your request.

Magnitude Instruments reserves the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting without notice or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.